EDLD5306 Technology Meeting Agenda

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Purpose:

To improve technology use and integration at Sidney Lanier Elementary.

Objective:

To identify weaknesses in technology implementation and streamline technology processes to ensure they are integrated seamlessly
into the classroom.

Grade levels:

K-5

Facilitator's Name:

Alicia Davis

Community Members:

Tabitha Preston, Sharretha Hinton, Chandra Hanks, Shannon Ellis, and Alicia Davis

Meeting Preparation:

Members please view my blog in preparation of our first interactive meeting at: http://aliciandavis.blogspot.com

Activities:


1. Create a shared vision for Technology
  • The purpose of creating a shared vision is to define clear goals for Technology at Sidney Lanier Elementary.
  • Description: Creating a shared vision for technology to coincide with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020
  • Steps:
    • Step 1 - Brainstorm ideas for Lanier's shared vision with Technology Professional Learning Community members.
      Step 2 - Vote on shared vision with members.
      Step 3 - Review shared vision with principal and CILT.
      Step 4 - Vote on vision with principal/CILT or revise if it should be redefined.
      Step 5 - Share vision with staff and students.
  • Estimated time frame - 1-3 days

2. Review the Texas Campus STaR Chart
  • The purpose of this activity is to understand and review Lanier's campus STaR Chart for the past 3 school years to identify current technology strengths and weaknesses.
  • Description: Share Texas Campus STaR Chart survey to target key area profile indicators with members.
  • Steps:
    • Step 1 - Present Texas Campus STaR Chart Powerpoint Presentation.
    • Step 2 - Share the vision of the Texas Long-Range Plan 2006-2020.
    • Step 3 - Identify how to remediate gaps in technology implementation with members.
    • Step 4 - Share presentation and recommendation with principal and CILT.
    • Step 5 - Share vision with staff and answer any questions or concerns.
    • Step 6 - Members will provide support and feedback to staff regarding technology implementations.
    • Step 7 - Monitor and review progress with staff at the end of the year.
  • Estimated time frame(s):
    Share information with members, CILT and staff - 3 days
    Monitor/Review Progress - 1 year

3. Introduce and discuss the Technology Application TEKS
  • The purpose of this activity is to review the Technology Applications TEKS for grades K-5 to determine where there is opportunity for improvement and growth.
  • Description: Review TEKS with members to define what students must know and be able to do in four key areas of technology: Foundations, Information Acquisition, Problem Solving, and Communication.
  • Steps:
    • Step 1 - Review the Tech Apps TEKS K-5 at the following link:
      http://www.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/ch126toc.html
    • Step 2 - Explain the four strands of the TEKS.
    • Step 3 - Brainstorm technology projects and activities that would ensure that all strands are implemented in grades K-5 with members.
    • Step 4 - Share information with Principal and CILT.
    • Step 5 - Share information with staff
    • Step 6 - Teachers share feedback on the different activities and revise as necessary.
  • Estimated time frame - 1-30 days


4. Integrating Technology Research into Academics
  • The purpose of this activity is to brainstorm and discuss ways we can integrate technology research into the academic disciplines across all grade levels K-5 on Lanier's campus.
  • Description: Discussing ways to incorporate effective research techniques in grades K-5
  • Steps:
    • Step 1 - Brainstorm ideas of intergrating science research at Sidney Lanier Elementary.
      Vote:
    • Step 2 - Vote on shared vision with members. Since there are five members, a ballot type vote will be performed.
      Principal:
    • Step 3 - Review shared vision with principal.
      Set up a meeting with campus principal to gain approval or disapproval of our vision, keeping in mind the time needed for each student to do research before science fair project time.
      Chairpersons:
    • Step 4 - Share vision if it is approved by principal or has to be redefined.
    • Step 5 - With approval given inform grade-level chairpersons.
  • Estimated time frame - 1-2 days

5. Incorporating Multimedia Presentations
  • The purpose of this activity is to determine how to incorporate technology to produce student multimedia presentations in every grade level.
  • Description: Creating and choosing multimedia projects to create and publish for diverse audiences
  • Steps:
    • Step 1 - Brainstorm ideas about what multimedia presentations could be created at each individual grade level. Review the TEKS for guidance to ensure all strands are incorporated within the scope of the presentation.
    • Step 2 - According to the age level teachers should create a detailed scope and sequence of skills that will be learned during the year: Choosing a topic, checking for validity/accuracy of the website, choosing images, text, font color, background and etc.
    • Step 3 - Teachers should identify the following factors: specific hardware and software (tech) used, timeline of learning technology, timeline of project completion, rubric for final product, examples of product for use, generate a list of other personnel essential for task (ex. librarian for biographies), and how multimedia presentations will be most authentic in application or display of knowledge.
    • Step 4 - Technology strands should build upon previous application of knowledge and knowledge mastered should increase after each initial year of application.
    • Step 5 - Review TEKS with members. As we have a variety of grade levels, each member would address a specific grade level(s) in detail and share with their respective teams.
    • Step 6 - Review and share information with principal
    • Step 7 - Share information with staff
  • Estimated time frame -
    Step 1, 2: 1 month,
    Step 3: 1 week (preferably before August 15th);
    Step 4: It would be best used if also shared with CILT, ancillary teachers like librarian while being developed: also 1 week (before August 15th);
    Step 5: August 22nd - week of back to school teacher preparation. Staff will rotate throughout the computer lab to learn the software/hardware to incorporate within the first six weeks.

6. Utilizing Graphical Organizers
  • The purpose of this activity is for students to learn how to create and utilize a graphic organizer to enhance learning.
  • Description: Incorporating the use of a graphic organizer to create various visual web diagrams in Kidspiration.
  • Steps:
    • Step 1 - Students will work independently to create a graphic organizer pertaining to a topic chosen by teacher
    • Step 2 - Students will be introduced a variety of graphic organizers to demonstrate
    • Step 3 - Students will choose various fonts and font colors to create a graphic organizer.
    • Step 4 - Students will use the computer to find images to enhance their product.
    • Step 5 - Students will also use the computer to make editing changes if necessary.
    • Step 6 - Students will use a rubric to make sure they have checked for completeness on the assignment.
    • Step 7 - Students will share their graphic organizers with their peers.
  • Estimated time frame: 1-3 days

All members have collaborated and agreed to discuss the activities listed above for our first interactive online meeting. Please view the discussion board for a detailed explanation of all activities and timelines.

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